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NIWA looks at climate change effect on marine life

The Government is giving NIWA $4.9 million to find out what climate change will do to New Zealand's marine life.
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Rena debris wash up on to Bay beaches

Concerns have been raised after plastic beads and timber were found washed ashore along the Bay of Plenty coastline.
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New coastal plan for Bay of Plenty

The voice of the people has helped reshaped a new coastal plan for the Bay of Plenty.
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Alarm over marine pest invasion

Whangaroa Harbour users are calling on authorities to act urgently to halt the spread of an invasive marine pest they say will wipe out jobs and native species.
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No-take marine reserves best hope for world’s oceans

Global efforts to protect the world’s oceans from over-fishing and biodiversity loss are not enough and it is time for a re-think on marine conservation, scientists say.
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Cook Islands seabed mining – Expert reaction

The Cook Islands seabed authority has opened up 120,000 square kilometres of seabed for exploratory surveying of minerals.
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Mussel farmers sound fanworm warning

Mussel farmers in the Coromandel Peninsula have welcomed council funding to slow the spread of an invasive pest but they say it won't get rid of it altogether.
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Management plan to protect beaches

In order to protect Tairua, Pauanui and Whangamata beaches a Coastal Management Plan has been drafted up this week. Presented to the Tairua-Pauanui Community and Whangam...
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Bluegreen programme of improved environmental management outlined

A programme of stronger national direction and guidance on key environmental issues was announced today by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith at the Environmental Defence...
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Q&A: Dr Marie Brown on Auckland's environmental issues

Auckland consistently ranks highly in lists of the world's best cities but is never number one. So what would it take to turn Auckland into a first-class city? This week ...
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